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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa women’s basketball team takes their seats during a Selection Sunday watch party at the Feller Club in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Iowa secured a six-seed for the NCAA tournament with their first game on March 22 against the 11-seed Murray State.

Iowa women’s basketball awarded sixth seed, set to face No. 11 Murray State on Saturday in March Madness opening round

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 16, 2025

There was no question the Iowa women’s basketball team would appear in the 2025 NCAA tournament, so looming questions from the past week were more about who and where its path would begin. But after...

The Iowa women’s basketball team react as their seeding is announced during a Selection Sunday watch party at the Feller Club in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Iowa secured a six-seed for the NCAA tournament with their first game on March 22 against the 11-seed Murray State.

Photos: 2025 Iowa women’s basketball Selection Show watch party

Isabella Tisdale March 16, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team and members of the media gathered in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch the reveal of the NCAA tournament bracket on Sunday.  The sixth-seeded...

UConn guard Nika Mühl dribbles the ball during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Iowa women’s basketball to rematch UConn in 2025 Shark Beauty Women’s Championship Classic

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 12, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team will play in the Shark Beauty Women’s Championship Classic on Dec. 20, Horizon Sports & Experiences and Fox Sports announced Wednesday morning.  The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Hannah Stuelke joins NIL campaign to combat online negativity

Grace Olson, News Editor March 11, 2025

Almost always seen on the court with a bright smile across her face, Iowa women’s basketball player Hannah Stuelke has earned herself the fan-created mantra: Happy Like Hannah. However, the positivity...

Ohio State center Elsa Lemmilä drives to the basket during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 3 Ohio State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 60-59. The play resulted in a defensive foul on Hannah Stuelke.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball’s offensive inconsistency led to Ohio State loss

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 8, 2025

If there was any team that was going to knock the Iowa women’s basketball team out of the Big Ten tournament, it would be a team the likes of Ohio State. The 60-59 loss marks the second loss to the...

Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon goes up for a shot against Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 3 Ohio State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 60-59. McMahon led the team in scoring with 18 points.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 11 Iowa vs. No. 3 Ohio State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 8, 2025

No. 3 Ohio State defeated No. 11 Iowa 60-59 on the second day of the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game was evenly scored and matched...

Ohio State forward Ajae Petty drives past Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 3 Ohio State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 7, 2025. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 60-59. Petty led the team in rebounds with 12.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Ohio State in Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, 60-59

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

The 11th-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team dropped a close contest to third-seeded Ohio State in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, 60-59, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana,...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen prepares to shoot a three-point shot during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 3 Ohio State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Friday, March 7, 2025. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

WATCH: Lucy Olsen snags steal-and-score, three to push Iowa back up against Ohio State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

Lucy Olsen continues to put the Iowa women’s basketball team on her back — this time in Friday night’s Big Ten tournament contest with Ohio State. The First Team All-Big Ten guard intercepted...

Former head coach of the Iowa women’s basketball team Lisa Bluder watches from the sidelines during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Former Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder inducted into Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

Former Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder has been inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame, the league announced in a statement on Friday evening. She now joins 156 other former...

Iowa center Ava Heiden goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 74-61. Heiden substituted in the second half and finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals.

Photos: 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 11 Iowa vs. No. 6 Michigan State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor March 7, 2025

The No. 11 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 6 Spartans 74-61 on the second day of the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The victory secures a matchup...

Iowa center Ava Heiden goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 74-61. Heiden substituted in the second half and finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds, and two steals.

First-year Ava Heiden boosts Iowa women’s basketball over Michigan State with 74-61 win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

In big moments that require veteran experience, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen turned to first-year Hawkeye Ava Heiden instead. Iowa women’s basketball got its licks in with a...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball team lives to see another day with 74-61 win over Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 7, 2025

The No. 11 Iowa women’s basketball team lived to see another day after taking down No. 6 Michigan State, 74-61, in the first round of the Big Ten tournament.   After passing Wisconsin in the...